Avijit Saha

LOTUS 2026 Programme is being shared by the CTER Group, MIED, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, for students interested in PhD research in aerospace propulsion systems . The post highlights the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) LOTUS 2026 call, an Indo-Japanese collaborative research opportunity under the India-Japan Circulation of Talented Youths in Science Programme / ASPIRE Exchange Type . The opportunity is especially relevant for M.Tech. students at IIT Roorkee who want to strengthen their profile for a future PhD through international research exposure and joint supervision. Research areas mentioned: aerospace propulsion systems, thermofluidics, plasma physics, aerospace engineering, and energy systems. The post frames this as a high-impact pathway for students aiming to work with leading researchers in Japan and build long-term academic collaborations. Funding/support: the programme offers flexible research stays in Japan and financial support for living expenses, research needs, and travel. The post does not mention a tuition fee waiver or a formal scholarship name, but it clearly indicates funded research mobility support. Eligibility highlights: M.Tech. students with a strong interest in pursuing a PhD in aerospace propulsion systems. No GPA, test score, or language requirement is stated in the post. Application/contact: the post asks interested candidates to connect directly with Prof. Avijit Saha at IIT Roorkee via email. The image attached shows the LOTUS Programme FY2026 Call Overview dated 17-Mar-2026 .